TOP NEWS STORIES

TRAVELERS' CHECK : Cost of salt a big factor for budgets

Steve Lawrence on Tuesday morning was just about ready to consider what threatening winter weather would bring that night. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »

Catapulting Sargent : Crystal Bridges' "Portrait of Carolus-Duran " is a drawing of the oil painting that launched portrait artist John Singer Sargent to international fame in 1880.

BENTONVILLE — Portrait artist John Singer Sargent, the creator of at least two pieces in Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art's permanent collection who burst onto the international scene in the 1880, was no stranger to praise. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »

Tattoo parlor owner seeks approval of neighbors, planners

Collin Wilkins is walking on needles trying to get a conditional-use permit for his tattoo parlor at 275-2 S. Archibald Yell Blvd. in Fayetteville. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »

SPRINGDALE : Pilot program planned

SPRINGDALE — The Springdale School District organized leaders Friday to start a districtwide after-school program, forming a pilot model for a possible statewide initiative. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »

Bye-bye birdy : Global warming suspected as reason for a declining blackbird population in Arkansas.

Tippi Hedren never made any films in Benton County, but her famous scene in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" could have been easily reenacted here in years past. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »

Parents remember children lost

For parents of children who have died, the holidays can be a glaring reminder of how much they miss their loved ones. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »

FAYETTEVILLE : Agencies linked by new radios

FAYETTEVILLE — Before this fall, officers with the University of Arkansas Police Department communicated with one another using a 1970s-era two-way radio system. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »

Holy roller rink : Rogers church plans to put alters in old skating rink.

ROGERS — Family-friendly disco music will give way to hymns and psalms if the Rogers Planning Commission approves a conditionaluse permit during Tuesday's meeting. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »

Local residents learning that contract for deed a risky way to purchase home

Three local couples learned the hard way about the risk of buying a house using a contract for deed — especially when the seller does not really own the property. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »

TOP SPORTS STORIES

2nd titles trendy for 2008 champs

The number two equated to No. 1 as the Arkansas high school football season concluded with six state championship games the past two weekends at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »

Pair of titles for Rogers : Mounties 9-0 with victory at Hoopfest

Editor's Note: Due to early press deadlines Saturday, the following story was not included in Benton County Sunday. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »

Competitive chums : Cochran, Haydar take on larger role for Bulldogs

Whether clad in Ramay Junior High red or Fayetteville High purple, one constant endures for Taylor Cochran and Kikko Haydar. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »